Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Burt of Solihull and Maria Miller

Monday 13th June 2011 Commons Chamber

[Maria Miller]

The only reason I read the list out quickly was not to incur the wrath of Mr Speaker.

I would like to reassure the hon. Lady that I absolutely understand her point. Indeed, I am meeting organisations representing many people with fluctuating conditions. Importantly, we are also considering the findings of the work capability assessment to see how we can build into the new personal independence payment a way of ensuring that people with fluctuating conditions are well served.

[Lorely Burt (Solihull) (LD)]

13. What assessment he has made of the effects on women born between 6 March and 5 April 1954 of his proposals to increase the state pension age.